From Thailand legalising same-sex marriage to a forgotten war in Myanmar, here are a few highlights from SCMP's recent Asia reporting We have selected seven stories from the SCMP's coverage of Asia over the past week that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues.

Emerging markets in the Asia-Pacific region, including the Philippines, have become global hotspots for branded residences due to their affordability and growth prospects, according to a global real estate consultancy.

The recent discovery of mercury-tainted skin-lightening products, manufactured in Thailand and sold in the Philippines, underscores a disturbing reality: the illegal trade of hazardous cosmetics continues to thrive despite international regulations.

Japan's embassy in the Philippines has recently tightened tourist visa slots for Filipino travelers amid a surge in visitors driven

Thailand video news: road rage tragedy, pitbull attack, air pollution crisis, and more updates from several countries in Asia region.

The governments of the Philippines and Thailand signed a five-year tourism agreement today, 20th January 2025.

The Philippines has signed a five-year tourism cooperation deal with neighbouring Thailand, a nation mulling legalising casinos. The Philippines is one of the few jurisdictions in Asia to have an extensive casino industry with unrestricted access for locals, as well as foreigners.

The Philippine Department of Tourism (DOT) and Thailand’s Ministry of Tourism and Sports have extended their tourism development cooperation with the signing of the Implementation Program of the Agreement on Cooperation on Tourism on January 19 on the sidelines of the ASEAN Tourism Forum 2025.

The Philippines and Thailand have signed a five-year tourism agreement aimed at driving mutual growth in both nations' tourism sectors. Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco and Thailand Minister of Tourism and Sports Sorawong Thienthong signed the Implementation Program of the

The Philippines currently operates 12 FA-50PHs and six A-29B Super Tucanos, which will be doubled with the new acquisitions amid continuing tensions in

Digital travel platform, Agoda, announces the launch of its fourth Eco Deals program at the ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF) in Malaysia, expanding its ongoing

A high-profile Chinese inmate sought assistance from INTERPOL, accusing Thai officials at Bangkok Remand Prison of treating him unfairly.